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What’s left to be decided on the final weekend of AUS Hockey?

Breaking down everything that is left to be decided on the final weekend of the regular season in AUS hockey HALIFAX, NS – The AUS Hockey seasons are just about over. Nuts, right? Well, the real season is just beginning. The second half has flown by as playoff spots have been clinched, FISU gold medals won and other surprises here and there. And with that … Continue reading What’s left to be decided on the final weekend of AUS Hockey?

AUS MHKY: Overtime magic in Antigonish and a low-scorer at UNB, as top teams take series openers

HALIFAX, NS – The AUS men’s hockey semifinals didn’t kick off with the offensive fireworks seen in the quarterfinals, but the results of two defensive-dominated games were just as enthralling. In one game, Matthew Philip of the Saint Francis Xavier X-Men jumped on a loose puck in the crease 5:04 into overtime to seal a 2-1 victory over the Saint Mary’s Huskies. It was Philip’s … Continue reading AUS MHKY: Overtime magic in Antigonish and a low-scorer at UNB, as top teams take series openers

AUS MHKY: Sumarah leads SMU to semis as Moncton force finale with Dalhousie

Halifax, NS – After the 11-goal barnburner Friday night at UPEI, it was strange to see the series morph into a defensive showdown. But as with his three regular-season starts in the second half of the AUS season, Justin Sumarah stole the show.  This time, it was his playoffs coming out party. And it was a performance that sealed an AUS semifinal berth for the … Continue reading AUS MHKY: Sumarah leads SMU to semis as Moncton force finale with Dalhousie

AUS: WHKY final set as StFX, UNB sweep semis

On Saturday night, there were the teams that had either Maggy Burbidge or Paige Grenier. And then there were the teams that lost.  With two goals from each of their key forwards, the UNB Reds and StFX X-Women completed sweeps of their respective semifinal series, booking their tickets to the AUS final. The X-Women secured their place in the final with a 4-2 victory at … Continue reading AUS: WHKY final set as StFX, UNB sweep semis

AUS: Dal men’s hockey wins first postseason contest since 2004, while two games go to overtime in conference playoffs

Connor Welsh is in his fourth year with the Dalhousie Tigers. Shaun Miller is in his first. On Friday night, they had three things in common: they both play for Dal, they both scored, and they have both earned their first career AUS playoff wins, following the Tigers’ 4-3 advantage over the Moncton Aigles Bleus. The veteran-rookie combo wasn’t only present. They made the difference.  … Continue reading AUS: Dal men’s hockey wins first postseason contest since 2004, while two games go to overtime in conference playoffs

AUS WHKY: Semifinal matchups set as SMU’s star power leads them to victory

Across the AUS women’s hockey circuit Wednesday night, the top teams made statements with large-margin wins. The Saint Mary’s Huskies were no different, handling the Dalhousie Tigers with ease on the way to a 4-0 triumph. Dal kept it competitive through the first little bit in the game with some grade-A chances. But some early saves from Dagny Hudspeth in net set the tone for … Continue reading AUS WHKY: Semifinal matchups set as SMU’s star power leads them to victory

AUS MHKY: UNB, StFX heavily favoured as AUS men’s hockey playoffs get underway

AUS men’s hockey may be the most balanced, evenly-matched league in Atlantic Canada and arguably U SPORTS. Yet in playoffs, results for all but one team are anything but fair. That’s right, it’s time to break out the white towels and put away the shaving razors, it’s postseason time! The beard won’t have much time to grow very long though, as the conference has adopted … Continue reading AUS MHKY: UNB, StFX heavily favoured as AUS men’s hockey playoffs get underway

MHKY: Career games from unsung heroes help SMU deliver UNB upset

It’s safe to say the odds were stacked heavily against the Saint Mary’s Huskies after two periods on Feb. 26. They were down by a goal and outshot 36-14 by the best team in the country, the UNB Reds. The Huskies were keeping up on the scoreboard, but were no match for the Reds’ pace and pressure in the first 40 minutes. But what did … Continue reading MHKY: Career games from unsung heroes help SMU deliver UNB upset